Handshaking

Some type of flow control or “handshaking” must be used between two devices to prevent data from being transmitted before the receiving device is ready to accept it. Handshake signals interrupt the flow of data until the receiving device is ready.

SELECTION CODE: E4

 

X-On/X-Off

A

RTS/CTS

B

Stop Bit

The stop bit function defines the number of bits used to end the data frame. Older equipment sometimes requires extra time after receiving a character in order to process it, and therefore requires two stop bits.

SELECTION CODE: E5

 

 

1 bit

A

 

2 bits

B

EXAMPLE:

To set the reader to 9600 bps, 7 bits, Even, enter: /E/D/FE<ENTER>E2<ENTER>A<ENTER>E3<ENTER>B<ENTER>EZ <ENTER>

General Selections (Group B)

The basic operating parameters of the Omni reader can be programmed with this group of selections.

1.Enter GROUP SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FB .

2.Press <ENTER>. The reader should beep twice.

3.Type the two-character selection code for the feature you wish to change.

4.Press <ENTER>. The reader should beep twice.

5.Type the one-character code for the change you wish to make.

6.Press <ENTER>. The reader should beep twice.

7.Save the setting and exit the Group Setup Mode by typing BZ.

8.Press <ENTER>. The reader should beep four times.

Note: To review the group’s current setting(s), type BY<ENTER> while in Group Setup Mode. To reset the current setting(s) to its group default, type BX<ENTER>

while in the Group Setup Mode.

EXAMPLE:

To set the current settings to the group default, enter: /E/D/FB<ENTER>BX<ENTER>BZ<ENTER>

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Omnitron Systems Technology RS-232 user manual General Selections Group B, Stop Bit